1994: At age 28, Morgan is named Editor of Rupert Murdoch's 'News of The World.' During his time there, the newspaper famously published photos of Princess Diana's sister-in-law leaving a detox clinic.

March 2004: At the British Press Awards, TV personality Jeremy Clarkson punches Morgan several times over 'The Mirror's' coverage of his private life and allegations that he did not write his 'The Sun' column himself.

May 14, 2004: After authorizing the publishing of photographs that allegedly illustrated the abuse of Iraqi prisoners by British Army soldiers in 'The Daily Mirror,' Morgan is fired. Days later, the photographs were proved to be fakes.

May 2008: ITV signs a reported £2M per year deal with Morgan, extending his role on 'Britain's Got Talent' for at least two more series and featuring interview and documentary specials. The following year, Morgan's shows 'Piers Morgan On...' and 'Piers Morgan's Life Stories.'